Level 2 Car Mechanic Course in Doncaster. Classes run full-time at Doncaster College, covering the full range of routine vehicle maintenance and repair. The course runs for one year. It may be free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply depending on your prior qualifications and personal circumstances. This car mechanic qualification covers the knowledge and practical skills used in dealerships, garages, and vehicle businesses. You'll need a Grade 4 or above in either maths or English to apply.
Who this course is for
This course includes the full range of routine vehicle maintenance procedures, providing essential knowledge and skills that can be applied in industry such as dealerships and different types of garages and businesses.
Entry requirements
Either maths or English at Grade 4
What you will learn
You'll carry out routine vehicle maintenance procedures safely and correctly.
You'll diagnose common faults in light vehicle systems.
You'll service and inspect engines, brakes, steering, and suspension.
You'll work with electrical and electronic vehicle components.
You'll use industry tools and equipment to professional standards.
You'll apply health and safety practices in a workshop environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom teaching and hands-on practical work in a workshop setting. Assessment includes practical tasks, written assignments, and knowledge tests. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out vehicle maintenance procedures to industry standards. The City and Guilds qualification requires you to demonstrate competence across a range of maintenance and repair tasks throughout the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Doncaster College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Light vehicle mechanic, servicing and repairing cars in a garage or dealership.
MOT tester, once you hold the relevant DVSA authorisation.
Vehicle technician, working across a range of makes and models.
Service advisor, supporting customers and technicians at a dealership.
Fleet maintenance technician, keeping company vehicles roadworthy.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair: the next step toward becoming a fully qualified vehicle technician and gaining a skilled-worker CSCS-equivalent card in the automotive sector.
Level 3 Apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician: combines on-the-job training with study, recognised by employers across the industry.
DVSA MOT Tester training: required if you want to carry out MOT tests professionally.
